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February 20, 2024

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Last chance to nominate a deserving nurse for the Southwestern Colorado Nursing Awards! Visit https://www.coloradonursesfoundation.com. Deadline is Feb 21.

February is American Heart Month! Come learn about how indigenous foods can support our heart health at this virtual event on February 29, 3 - 4 PM MST.


Here's why you should join us:

Learn from Denee's experiences on the reservation talking about heart health
Deep dive into the heart health benefits of selection Indigenous foods
Engage in a q&a session to help you provide culturally responsive nutrition care
Enjoy this experience from the comfort of your home.
All you need is an internet connection and an open mind.
Earn 1 CPE credit, too! (Pending approval)

For questions about the event, contact Denee from Tumbleweed Nutrition LLC at [email protected] or visit www.tumbleweednutrition.com

Training in Patient Navigation with Cancer Support Community Southwest!

Cancer Support Community Southwest Colorado is offering a digital patient navigation training. Using a national program called the Digital Sherpa program for the Patient Empowerment Network, this training aims to help cancer patients and their families become more tech-savvy. The program educates patients in basic internet and social media skills to empower them to become more knowledgeable and proactive in managing their disease. Cancer Support Community Southwest is implementing this program in-person, via a 4-hour workshop.

Date & Time: TBD
To Register: Please contact Jenn Hight at [email protected] or (970) 403-3711.

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention:
Improving Blood Lead
Testing and Reporting in Colorado's Children


Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention: Improving Blood Lead Testing and Reporting in Colorado’s Children is a new ECHO series designed to increase blood lead testing and reporting rates of providers across Colorado. This four-session series is designed for primary care providers who serve Medicaid and at-risk patients. Participants will learn about the common sources of lead in Colorado, how to screen patients and care for children with elevated blood lead levels. In addition to didactic teaching, each session offers case study scenarios and in-depth examinations of real-life situations that will be analyzed and discussed.

Primary care providers, nurses and support staff
Four weekly ECHO sessions held virtually

Mondays 12:00 - 1:00 PM MT

February 26 - March 18

Mastering the Art of Behavior Change: Transforming Habits

Friday, March 1, 2024
8:30 am - 12:15 pm
Virtual via Zoom

Registration Deadline: Friday, February 23, 2024
COST: Free for members or $20 for non-members
CEUs: 3.25 (Applications are in for CME, CDR, CHES, CHW)

Session 1: Updates on the ADA Standards of Care in Diabetes
Cassandra Vanderpool, MS, RDN, LD
NMSU Extension Associate II

Session 2: Transformative Conversations: Decoding Behaviors with the Transtheoretical Model of Change
Mimi Ludden, MS, MA, LPCC (NM), LMHC (WA)

Session 3: Evoking Positive Behavior Change: Strategies for Working with Individuals with Diabetes
Jennifer Bernard, PhD
Presbyterian Medical Group

Get Help with Your Nursing School Debt!

The Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program is open now through March 7, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. ET. You can decrease your nursing education debt by up to 60% with two years of service. If you serve a third year, you could decrease your debt by up to 85%.
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OPEN POSITION: Executive Director

The San Miguel Resource Center’s (SMRC) Executive Director is responsible for the overall management and continued success of the organization: this position reports directly to the Board of Directors, oversees all programs and staff, and manages the annual budget. The ideal candidate will excel in mission fulfillment, leadership, fundraising, and relationship building. The Executive Director will work closely with the board, staff, and volunteers to achieve SMRC’s mission to empower and advocate for individuals affected by domestic violence and sexual assault.

The Executive Director position is full time, based in our Telluride office, has a salary range of $90,000-$100,000 and comes with a comprehensive, 100% employer paid benefits package and excellent PTO (130 hours vacation, 10 holidays and 48 hours of sick time)
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